Vegetables
Garlic
Bulb divided into separate cloves; White papery outer skin; Firm cloves inside thin membranes.
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3 identity clues
- Bulb divided into separate cloves
- White papery outer skin
- Firm cloves inside thin membranes
Names in other languages
- 繁體中文
- 蒜頭
- English
- Garlic
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Bawang putih
- Tagalog
- Bawang
What is it?
Garlic is a bulb made up of cloves. Separate and peel them before crushing, slicing or mincing for seasoning.
How to identify it
Check these features together: Bulb divided into separate cloves; White papery outer skin; Firm cloves inside thin membranes. Colour alone is not sufficient. For packaged Garlic, confirm the name, ingredients or intended use on the original label. Ask the vendor about loose food; never taste to identify it.
Common Hong Kong household uses
Mince for stir-fry aromatics or steamed dishes.
Choosing & preparing
Separate the cloves, remove dry skins and the hard root end, then crush, slice or mince.
Storage
Keep whole uncut bulbs or roots cool, dry and ventilated; refrigerate cut portions covered and use promptly.
Helper tip
For Garlic, check bulb divided into separate cloves. If uncertain, verify the label or ask the employer before using it.
Useful market phrase
唔該，我想要蒜頭，請幫我確認名稱同用途。Meaning: I would like Garlic, please. Help me confirm its name and use.
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